Landscape & Urban Design Issue 59 2023 | Page 84

LIGHTING

GARDEN LIGHTING THAT WORKS hide and feed around fences and borders . Gone are the days of cable spaghetti and ugly junction boxes ; now we ’ re able to illuminate the features according to where we want the light rather than where messy circuit systems allow us to .

We still advise a minimal quantity of mains cabling to feed certain ‘ supply ’ points especially in bigger gardens , but these can be strategically placed . We use these to site our drivers and transformers that power the ELV lights .
If you ’ re still not convinced , remember that ELV lighting is also a lot safer and more reliable than mains voltage lighting . If you put a spade through , or a pet or child damages a cable , you won ’ t get shocked . If you do damage a cable , you shouldn ’ t lose your whole circuit of lighting . Any damage to a low voltage cable is quick to repair , whereas joining a mains voltage cable can be a much longer job .
Garden lighting that works It is imperative that you employ a garden expert . ‘ House electricians ’ are perfectly good inside a house . But they don ’ t have the experience necessary to successfully deliver lighting in a garden . We design gardens that work . We have over 25 years ’ experience designing , installing and maintaining gardens . Our ELV gardens are designed to work for a lifetime , using our specific knowledge and access to high quality products and materials .
We love our gardens . They ’ re an extension of our homes . You may have the most beautiful flowers , features and furniture , but when the sun goes down its left in the dark . So , lighting matters . It transforms your outlook , extending your time in it and during the dark autumn and winter seasons brings the garden into the home .
The power of extra low voltage lighting As garden lighting experts , we love the flexibility and creativity that comes with using extra low voltage ( ELV ) lighting . It ’ s better than mains lighting because the fittings deal with moisture without causing nuisance tripping . The cabling is much lighter , flexible and easier to
For more information on garden lighting contact us today . We ’ re happy to answer any questions and can even draw up a design quote for you . Call 01442 531176 or email info @ kingsonelectrical . co . uk Follow us @ gardenelectrician on
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